Sāng Jú Yǐn
Sāng Jú Yǐn (桑菊饮, “Mulberry Leaf and Chrysanthemum Drink”) comes from Wen Bing Tiao Bian - Wu Jutong (1798 CE). Disperses wind-heat, diffuses the Lung, stops cough.
Main action
Disperses wind-heat, diffuses the Lung, stops cough
Softer than Yin Qiao San. Focused on the Lung when cough is the main symptom. Wu Jutong described her as 'light as a feather floating in the Lung'.
Indications
- Dry cough at the beginning of flu
- Mild fever
- dry throat
- Mild headache
- Cold with predominant cough
- Tongue
- Slightly red at the tip
- Pulse
- Shallow and fast
Composition
| Herb | Role | Dose | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sāng Yè 桑叶 | Emperor (君 jūn) | 9g | Disperses wind-heat from the Lung |
| Jú Huā 菊花 | Emperor (君 jūn) | 9g | Disperses wind-heat, clears vision |
| Xìng Rén 杏仁 | Minister (臣 chén) | 9g | Lung Qi descends, stops coughing |
| Lián Qiào 连翘 | Minister (臣 chén) | 9g | Clears heat, detoxifies |
| Bò Hé 薄荷 | Minister (臣 chén) | 3g | Gently disperses wind-heat |
| Jié Gěng 桔梗 | Assistant (佐 zuǒ) | 6g | Diffuses Lung Qi, soothes throat |
| Lú Gēn 芦根 | Assistant (佐 zuǒ) | 9g | Generates fluids, relieves thirst |
| Gān Cǎo 甘草 | Envoy (使 shǐ) | 3g | Harmonizes, soothes throat |
The emperor–minister–assistant–envoy hierarchy (君臣佐使) describes the role of each herb in the formula.
Preparation
Light decoction: boil 10-15 min maximum. Take hot, 2-3 times/day
Current uses being studied
- Cold with predominant cough
- viral pharyngitis
- Mild acute bronchitis
- viral conjunctivitis
Precautions
- Do not use in wind-cold conditions
- Do not overboil
- Not for chronic deficiency cough
Formulas must be prescribed by qualified professionals; they can interact with medications.
Profile
- Chinese name
- 桑菊饮
- English name
- Mulberry Leaf and Chrysanthemum Drink
- Source
- Wen Bing Tiao Bian - Wu Jutong (1798 CE)
- Dynasty
- Qing
- Category
- Release the exterior and clear Heat
- Constitutions
- Damp-Heat Constitution
Health notice. Educational and study content. It describes concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Needling, medicinal herbs and invasive techniques must be applied by trained professionals. Safety guide.
